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Comment by Jenacfs on June 2, 2011 at 9:21pm

Hello everyone, i am new to this forum. My hubby just got his orders to Norfolk. I am in a panic trying to find a renal property in a good family neighborhood. Any idea where to look for a place. I have a four year old and one on the way. Any advise would help. Thank you!!

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on June 2, 2011 at 11:52am

For that single (or not) sailor with "nothing to do" :)   Here's the 2011 Captain's Cup Athletic Program Calendar for Naval Station Norfolk

  2011 Captain's Cup Athletic Program Calendar for Naval Station Norfolk

 

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on June 1, 2011 at 1:59pm

Here's something to be aware of - Gossip Shuts Down USS Bataan's Facebook Page (NavyTimes.com)

"Loose tweets sink fleets, and as sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship Bataan learned, unchecked gossip can bring down a command’s Facebook page.  The Bataan’s page was shut down May 15, severing a major communication line to sailors’ families as the Norfolk, Va.-based ship continues its deployment in the Mediterranean. A page for at least one other ship may also be removed, as well."

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on June 1, 2011 at 1:27pm

Maryann, I haven't stayed there but - in April this year I was visiting my son's condo, I stopped at the Navy Lodge, toured the rooms, got info and took pictures; here's the link to the Discussion: Navy Lodge Norfolk info, rates and photos.  Read CShore7222's comments there too, she said that despite having a two-burner stove, there was nothing to cook in, plan accordingly!  :)  There is a free continental breakfast served every morning, and coffee & tea 24/7.  


The double rooms (two queen beds) and family suites have a range (stovetop + oven) and microwave plus fridge.  The single rooms (one queen bed) only have a microwave and small fridge. To speak to them, the direct number to Navy Lodge Norfolk is 757-489-2656.

Comment by CaliMom (Maryann) on June 1, 2011 at 12:22pm

Has anyone stayed at the Navy Lodge Norfolk and had a room with a kitchen?  I am having difficulty finding out if the kitchenette has an oven or just a stovetop.  

Comment by Jess_0411 on June 1, 2011 at 10:13am

When my husband was deployed, my family, his family, and I communicated with him via military e-mail. You can send photos, just keep it PG. You never know who is looking at the e-mails, Also, don't expect them to go into great detail about where they are or what they're doing, especially if they are in a hazardous duty area. That's a huge no-no.

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on May 31, 2011 at 10:11pm

I came across these, with lots of good stuff :)

the Summer Fun guide from hamptonroads.com:  http://hamptonroads.com/SummerFun2011

and the Visitors' Guide:  

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/05/hampton-roads-visitors-guide

Comment by ChrisyDVM(Chris'sMom) on May 31, 2011 at 6:25pm

Anyone know if our Navy men/women can use phone cards somewhere in the foreign ports?

Concerning Jedi: if he hasn't found a home yet, they could check about local boxer and collie rescue groups who may be able to foster Jedi until a home is found. 

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on May 31, 2011 at 5:52pm

G's Mom, I think they can only access it from military computers.  I'd ask your recruiters what their 'take' on it is.  I would think it best to limit his military email address to official stuff and use a gmail account for personal correspondence...

 

Comment by Gs'mom Ship 09 Div 72 on May 31, 2011 at 7:24am

Anybody know how a military e-mail works? Can anybody e-mail, family friends is it restricted in anyway? Just got an address from my son that is overseas and he wants me to post it on Facebook so that all his friends can send him a note. Just wondering ;)

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